In this upper elementary and middle school STEAM/STEM lesson and activity students will learn how to use the Problem Solving Process to develop a solution to any and all problems!

The lesson plan includes a learning objective, essential question, vocabulary list, material list, and a recommendation of how to deliver the lesson. 

In this activity, students will have access to The Problem-Solving Process graphic and activity sheets. Printable worksheets and Google Slides are provided.

***PLEASE NOTE*** This activity does not include a specific problem to solve. You choose the problem! This activity guide is adaptable to all problems that need solving!

Students will practice:

• PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

Self-evaluation and assessment checklists are also included. 

What’s included:

• Lesson plan
• Vocabulary list
• Activity material list
• Fillable Google Slides
• Printable Worksheets (black and white and color options)
• Fillable Google Slide self-evaluation checklist
• Printable PDF self-evaluation checklist (black and white and color options)
• Printable PDF assessment checklists (black and white and color options)

Want to make this a group work project? Check out this resource:

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Want to add a peer review at the end of the project? Check out this FREE resource:

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